Inspector Apprentice (Manheim)
About The Position
Cox Automotive is seeking an Inspector Apprentice to join their Vehicle Operations team. This role involves verifying vehicle identification, inspecting vehicle equipment and options, and documenting results including damage and missing items. The apprentice will inspect and record the exterior and interior condition of vehicles, perform post-sale inspections (PSI), and walk around inspections. Accurate data entry is crucial for documenting vehicle condition. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail and physical capability to perform inspections within required timeframes.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- Minimal knowledge of automotive body and mechanical work
- 0-1 years of body shop, mechanical, claims adjuster or estimating experience
- Must pass Inspector Certification Exam within 90 days
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
- Ability to multitask and must be detail orientated
- Regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
- Frequently required to crouch, bend and kneel to look at side or underneath car. Strength to lift hood or trunk. Bend while performing audits. Reach inside or underneath vehicle.
- Near vision abilities required to find dings and scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame/unibody, other exterior damage and Interior damage. Able to identify exterior or interior colors
- Ability to deal with different lighting (i.e., exterior and interior lighting, natural and artificial light)
- Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes in order to meet business requirements.
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred
Responsibilities
- Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system limited to correct VIN, mileage and sub series.
- Inspect vehicle equipment and options, documenting results including damage, missing or inoperable items.
- Inspect and record vehicle exterior condition, including but not limited to tires, frame, glass, panels and mechanical components.
- Inspect and record the vehicle interior condition, including but not limited to seats, dashboard and options.
- Complete and verify data entry in support of documentation of vehicle condition.
- Perform and document post sale inspections (PSI) and walk around inspections in support of online vehicle exchange (OVE) process.
- Other duties as needed or required.
Benefits
- Sixteen hours of paid time off every month
- Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
- Time off to vote
- Jury duty leave
- Volunteer time off
- Military leave
- Parental leave
- Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement planning (401(k))
- Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
